Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Commodity Buyer to join a centralised Procurement team supporting UK manufacturing sites for a 12 Month FTC. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial-minded procurement professional looking to make a tangible impact and progress their career.
This role is based at the UK Head Office
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The Role
- : Take ownership of a defined group of commodities, developing and executing strategies that deliver cost savings and value improvement
- s.Drive supplier performance, ensuring contracts, pricing and commercial agreements achieve the best outcome
- s.Negotiate effectively to secure competitive pricing, manage PPV and identify cost-reduction opportunitie
- s.Monitor market trends and supplier performance, managing risk and identifying new sourcing opportunitie
- s.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align commodity strategies with business objective
- s.Build strong relationships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement and long-term partnership
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Experience and knowledge required for the ro
- le:Proven procurement experience with a track record of driving cost savings and managing supplier relationshi
- ps.Strong negotiation and commercial skills, with a keen eye for PPV and contract optimisati
- on.Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all leve
- ls.Experience developing commodity strategies and implementing risk management plans is highly desirab
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Why This R
- ole?Join a team led by a Head of Procurement who prioritises development and succession plann
- ing.Opportunity to shape commodity strategies and make a real business imp
- act.Hybrid working: primarily HQ-based (4 days) and an early finish on Frid